Enrollment
281
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 410883001686 Charter school
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts — Milwaukie, OR
Federal NCES profile for Milwaukie Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
308:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+1592% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milwaukie Academy of the Arts compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts reports 281 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 308:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1592% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1837% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Clackamas Sd 12 spends $19,530 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.9% from local sources (property taxes), 45.8% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Milwaukie Academy of the Arts compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 308:1 | ▲ 1592% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 38% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
308:1
students per teacher
— 1592% above state mean
Top 100% in Oregon — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
52.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,530
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 281 Top 38% in Oregon — larger than 62% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 308:1 +1592% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 410883001686
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Milwaukie Academy of the Arts.
$19,530
Per student
-12%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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Frequently asked questions about Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
How many students attend Milwaukie Academy of the Arts?
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts has 281 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukie, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is 308:1, which is 1592% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 1837% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milwaukie Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is White at 71.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milwaukie, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milwaukie Academy of the Arts?
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.